Job Description - Clinical Psychologist - CAMHS (TAR05606)
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TAR05606
Improving, promoting, protecting and caring for the health and wellbeing of the people of Taranaki.
We are looking for people that share our vision by providing the best care for our people and our community. We have a responsibility to see the whole picture, the whole community, in terms of health and to support everyone working in Taranaki to do the best job they can in a world of constant change.
Taranaki - A place like no other
Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand’s most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day. For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture.
At Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients. We believe having a workforce that is diverse and inclusive, we are a pro-equity Health Organisation and this means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community.
When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:
- A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department
- Access to clinical training and education
- Up to date facilities
- Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams
Our Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) team is currently looking for a skilled Psychologist, passionate to make a difference in the lives of children and young people experiencing mental health and behavioural difficulties. This role is vital to the mental health of our children and young people across Taranaki as you will be supporting them through their journey along with their whanau. This role will be working within the community and within our integrated model of care. There will be opportunities and support for professional development and ongoing role development. The team works with children and young people 0-18 years of age and has close links with other child health staff including Paediatricians, inpatient facility staff and Non-Government Organisations.
The role has the following responsibilities:
- Undertake assessments, formulations and goal planning with children, young people and their whanau
- Provide client-centred care, utilising evidence-based therapies and strategies
- Coordinate care at the right time with input from the wider team and external providers
- Provide Psychology consultancy and support to the wider team
- Temporary fixed-term Clinical Psychologist with current Practicing Certificate based in New Plymouth with travel to South Taranaki required
- Passion for Mental Health & Addictions, exceptional interpersonal & communication skills
- Experience and confidence undertaking neuropsychological assessments and interpretation
- Experience within specialist Child & Adolescent Mental Health preferred
- Flexibility to work autonomously as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Understanding and application of the principles of the treaty of Waitangi, with a culturally safe and appropriate approach to practice
Do you share in our vision, our values and will ensure our patients feel supported and cared for throughout their journey with us?
If you want to make an application click on "Apply Online" from within this page.
For further information, please contact Ross Ekdahl on Email: ross.ekdahl@tdhb.org.nz
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